Today we have the Creative Sound Blaster X7, an audiophile grade external DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) featuring a 100w amplifier, Dolby Digital Decoding and Bluetooth 4.1 support. Along with the Sound Blaster X7 we also have the E-MU XM7 bookshelf speakers which are specially designed for the X7...

The Creative Sound Blaster X7 is an awesome audio solution that really is the jack of all trades, it can do so much more than a high-end sound card. Combining a wide range of connectivity options, including Bluetooth, DAC, speaker and headphone amplifier, into the one little box makes the Sound Blaster X7 very powerful indeed.

Today we finally have a 5th generation Core i7 processor on the test bed, as we take a close look at the Core i7-5775C. Based on the Broadwell microarchitecture, this new 14nm socketed processor features Intelís most advanced integrated graphics solution yet, in fact it is the most powerful iGPU we have seen to date...

Where the Core i7-5775C does shine is in its 3D performance and we hope AMD has been taking note. The Iris Pro 6200 makes the 5775C the fastest socketed processor available when it comes to 3D rendering. AMD's A10-7870K was simply no match for the i7-5775C in any of the games we tested.

Late last month on June 24th AMD finally released its Fury X graphics card, possibly the most hyped product of 2015. The week prior to that we received some refreshed AMD GPUís in the form of the Radeon 300 series. Most notably the R9 390X and R9 390, which were architecturally identical to the previous R9 290X/290 in every conceivable way. The only upgrades made included 8GB of faster memory and an ever so slightly higher core clock...

Performance wise the two are very similar, at 1600p the Fury X was just 5% slower on average, while it was just 1% faster at 4K. Looking at the 4K results the Fury X enjoyed big wins in Far Cry 4 and Civilization: Beyond Earth, while it did well in Sleeping Dogs and Thief. The only games it really stumbled in were Tomb Raider (TressFX Disabled), Battlefield Hardline and Dragon Age: Inquisition.

Today AMD is announcing the Radeon 300 series and with that announcement comes the Radeon R9 390X, R9 390, R9 380, R7 370 and R7 360. Despite the new names they are all familiar products from AMDís previous line-up and their disguise, faster memory. The real strike-force is still yet to come, but for now letís see how AMD is shaking things up...

Firstly we would like to thank HIS for supplying their HIS Radeon R9 390X IceQ X2 OC 8GB, R9 390 IceQ X2 OC 8GB and R9 380 IceQ X2 OC 2GB graphics cards. The cooling performance of their IceQ X2 cooler was excellent on all three cards and they look very eye catching as well.

Today we have the new Annapurna Alpine Cortex A15 powered Netgear Ready NAS RN202 on hand for some benchmarking. This new series features a 2-bay and 4-bay model, though for todayís review we have the smaller 2-bay version. They come in a number of configurations using either 2TB or 3TB hard drives, while they are also available in diskless form...

Overall the Netgear ReadyNAS RN202 is well priced, offers excellent build quality, provides loads of features and performs well. Users do need to be aware of the write performance trade off that the BTRFS file system seems to bring and if the added data integrity is worth it. Finally, we look forward to following future Netgear releases and hope they continue to work hard on their ReadyNAS operating system.

Today we have Nvidia's latest GPU on hand, the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Like the recently released Titan X the GTX 980 Ti is designed for 4K gaming. However the GTX 980 Ti is considerably more affordable, which should make it a more popular choice among high-end gamers...

With the release of the GeForce GTX 980 Ti today Nvidia has dropped the MSRP of the vanilla GTX 980 from $550 down to $500, a nice 9% discount for potential buyers. The Titan X is still the biggest money grab for Nvidia at $1000, while the GTX 980 Ti will slot in at $650, double that of the GTX 970.

Today we have the MX Master on hand and it looks to be Logitechís best creation yet. This incredible looking mouse is said to be Hand-sculpted for supreme comfort and control. The MX Master is also brimming with the latest features including dual connectivity, Easy-Switch technology, Darkfield Tracking and much more...

The MX Master is selling for $100, the same price that the MX Performance cost all those years ago. Given the price remains the same we think this is a good deal, as the MX Master works every bit as well as its predecessor while offering updated features. The better build quality, new features and all round better looking design makes the MX Master a worthy successor indeed.

Today we have the second most expensive Synology DiskStation on hand, the DS2015xs. Powered by an Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-514 quad-core SoC, we are keen to see how well the DS2015xs performs. Out of the box the DS2015xs can handle eight hard drives, giving it a maximum capacity of 48TB, while the addition of the DX1215 expansion unit boosts capacity to a whopping 120TB.

As it stands there really isnít anything quite like the Synology DS2015xs available right now. The only cheaper alternatives that we know of include the Netgear ReadyNAS 516 at $1050 and the Qnap TVS-863 at $1180. While both are 10GbE ready, neither actually come with support out of the box, forcing consumers to shell out more on an adapter card which start at around $300. So if you are after a powerful NAS that can support vast amounts of storage along with 10GbE support for unbeatable performance, then the DS2015xs will fit the bill perfectly.

Today we are checking out the first and thus far only addition to Silverstoneís new Mammoth professional chassis series. Designed for harsh or critical environments, the Mammoth MM01 features a HEPA filter making it dust proof, while unique ventilation means it is also spill-proof...

As mentioned earlier in the review we are yet to see the MM01 go on sale. That said the case is suggested to cost $300 and that seems like fairly good value, though we donít have anything to really compare it with. To our knowledge there arenít any other desktop cases on the market that feature a HEPA filter making the MM01 very unique indeed.

Today we have what is likely going to be the most unique motherboard of 2015 and certainly the most sought after by extreme small form factor builders. The Asrock X99E-ITX-ac is a motherboard that most wouldnít believe was possible and this really is a case of seeing is believing. To find out what is so unbelievable about the X99E-ITX-ac read on...

With the Core i7-5960X slash X99E-ITX/ac combo smashing the Core i7-4790K in the vast majority of our tests, performance clearly wasnít an issue. The Ultra M.2 slot also allowed us to get the most out of the Samsung SM951 512GB SSD and with 32Gb/s of bandwidth of tap it is going to be a long time before an M.2 drive can saturate that interface.

Today we have Samsungís SM951 M.2 PCIe SSD on hand for a round of benchmarks. Although this is an OEM product a few retailers are making it possible to purchase the SM951 and thatís great news for enthusiasts, because their rig is in desperate need of one...

Not only is the Samsung SM951 faster but it is also cheaper, around 10% cheaper when comparing the 512GB model to the Intel SSD 750 Series 400GB. Granted, at a cost of $0.89 per gigabyte the SM951 isnít cheap, it is considerably better value than the performance SATA SSDís. The Samsung SSD 850 Pro 512GB costs just $270 ($0.52 per gigabyte). So while the SM951 might cost around 70% more than the SSD 850 Pro, it is well over 70% faster.

On hand is the QNAP TS-431+ mainstream performance NAS offering home users 4-bays of high-speed storage at an affordable price. When compared to the vanilla TS-431 the new plus model gets a faster processor and more memory which will help beef up performance...

Finally the TS-431+ proved to be solid in all areas with no real weaknesses other than perhaps the memory, which cannot be upgraded from the 1GB configuration. Still for those seeking a cost effective network attached solution for their home/office and donít require all the multimedia and virtualization features of an Intel powered NAS, then we highly recommend the QNAP TS-431+.

Designed for enthusiasts and workstations, the key feature of Intel's SSD 750 Series is its adoption of Non-Volatile Memory Express or NVMe, bringing multiple queues and lower latency with a direct path from the storage to the CPU. The drive is rated to deliver sequential read performance of up to 2.4GB/s with sequential writes hitting 1.2GB/s.

When it comes to pricing the SSD 750 Series isnít cheap and that is hardly going to shock anyone, after all this is an enthusiast/workstation series. The 400GB model has an MSRP of $390 and the 1.2TB model that we reviewed has an MSRP of $1030. That means the 400GB works out at a cost of $0.97 per gigabyte and the 1.2TB model $0.85 per gigabyte. Those were decent prices a few years ago, but today with SSDs such as the Samsung SSD 850 Pro 1TB fetching $0.55 per gigabyte, that makes the Intel SSD 750 series rather expensive.

Recently Futuremark added a feature test to their 3DMark software which looks at API Overhead performance by comparing DirectX 11, Mantle and most importantly DirectX12. DX12 capable GPUís already exist with support coming from AMDís GCN 1.1 and Nvidiaís Maxwell architectures, while games are expected by the end of the year, along with the supporting Microsoft Windows 10 operating system...

Moving on we see that the AMD FX series seems to sit squarely between the Intel Core i3 and Core i5 series, which isnít entirely surprising given what we already know about the real-world performance of these CPUs. What is interesting is that if these draw call results are any indication at all of how CPU bound DX12 gaming might look, then we could finally see games that really take advantage of the Core i7ís extra threads.

Today we have two very impressive products on hand, the new Synology DiskStation DS3615xs large business class NAS and the workstation grade Asrock X99 WS-E/10G motherboard. The X99 WS-E/10G motherboard comes with dual 10GBase-T support out of the box while the DS3615xs can be updated to support 10GBase-T. Combined they are perfect products for testing one anothers capabilities...

So the DS3615xs delivers outstanding performance, monstrous potential for storage expansion and unbeatable software loaded with features. No doubt a few of you will think we are crazy when we say this but the DS3615xs is also surprisingly good value at a whopping $3000...

Today Nvidia is releasing their latest and most powerful gaming GPU yet, called the GeForce GTX Titan X this monster is a considerable upgrade over their previous flagship part the GTX 980. Armed with a whopping 3072 CUDA cores and 12GB of GDDR5 memory the GTX Titan X is ready to take on 4K gaming...

So now that the results are in one thing is clear, the GeForce GTX Titan X is bloody fast. That said, given the specifications this is hardly surprising. The GTX 980 was already a beast, so with 50% more cores and memory bandwidth at its disposal we expected that the GTX Titan X would be blistering fast.

Earlier this year Corsair announced what would be their most affordable computer case to date, the Carbide 100R. Selling for a price of just $50, without the need for rebates, should spark the interest of budget builders. Despite the budget price tag Corsair doesnít appear to have cut too many corners with the Carbide 100R, as this little mid-tower offers the same level of build quality you will find in the much more expensive models...

Overall if we were given the choice of owning the Carbide 100R or the Tesseract SW, Corsairís latest creation would get the nod. The Corsair Carbide 100R allows users to build a seriously impressive gaming system in this case and while it is cheap, we donít see it as a purely budget option.

Today we are checking out the latest mid-tower case from In Win designed for do-it-yourself gamers on a budget. Known simply as the Ď703í this sleek looking case might be designed for budget users, but it offers a number of quality features such as a custom case window, ventilated front panel and the ability to support a wide range of hardware...

Finally perhaps the strongest selling point of the In Win 703 is its looks. Whether you opt for the black/red model that we reviewed, or the more eye catching white/black, one thing is for sure, you will have purchased a very tasteful looking mid-tower. Given the 703ís great looks, impressive design coupled with excellent build quality and that affordable price, we highly recommend it.

Anyone contemplating the idea of building a Mini-ITX gaming system will want to check out Silverstoneís latest creation, the Sugo SG13. Somehow this tiny case manages to squeeze in a full length dual-slot graphics card, a standard ATX power supply and a 120mm radiator for an all-in-one liquid cooling system...

This really does emphasize how amazing the SG13 is with its tiny 11.5L capacity. So what would we change? Well apart from adding an SFX model to the range not a thing, small form factor gaming really doesnít get any better than the Silverstone Sugo SG13. The SG13 is a must have item for any Mini-ITX gaming build.

Today we have six of the finest GeForce GTX 960 graphics cards available with models from Gigabyte, Evga, MSI, Gainward and Zotac. Despite all looking vastly different they share the same affordable price tag, so we will be looking closely at overclocking and cooling performance...

The default Nvidia specification for the GTX 960 calls for a base clock of 1127MHz, but not one of the cards we tested operates anywhere near this frequency. That said the included SuperSC, G1 Gaming, WindForce X2, Gaming 2G, Phantom and AMP Edition models see just a 5% variation in base clock speed between the highest and lowest clocked models.

Recently Silverstone announced their latest addition to the popular Kublai series known as the KL05. This latest version offers a number of improvements over its predecessor and not only has Silverstone been able to make the KL05 better, but it is also more affordable. For more information read on...

The Silverstone Kublai KL05 is a seriously good looking case in either the quiet or window configuration. As you would expect from Silverstone the build quality is first rate inside and out, even if it has been constructed entirely from steel and plastic. That said keep in mind the KL05 is designed to be a budget enthusiast case, and at just $70 there is no denying that it is.

Today we are taking a look at a powerful yet affordable 4-bay NAS from Asustor. Known as the AS5104T it features an Intel Celeron quad-core processor, plenty of memory, dual Gigabit LAN and much more. Designed for power users and business applications, the AS5104T can handle whatever you have in store...

Overall the AS5104T is the ultimate NAS, offering users serious performance at a currently unbeatable price. The AS5104T is ideal for business use as well as home multimedia applications, making it highly flexible. Asustor also offers a 3 year warranty, which is more generous than the 2 year warranty Synology offers DS415+ users.

Today Nvidia is unveiling their latest generation mid-range GPU based on the Maxwell architecture known as the GeForce GTX 960. Priced at just $200 the GTX 960 enters the market at a lower price than the GPU it is replacing, the GTX 760. Yet the GTX 960 is said to be faster and more efficient...

The Palit GTX 960 JetStream peaked at just 71 degrees when gaming, but even more impressive was the fact that the graphics card couldnít be heard when under full load. Even once overclocked the GTX 960 JetStream was extremely quiet despite hitting a boost clock of 1402MHz resulting in up to 14% more performance.

On hand is the new QNAP TS-431 budget NAS offering home users 4-bay storage at an affordable price. Although this is a budget orientated NAS the TS-431 still has plenty to offer users in the way of features and performance...

The TS-431 proved to be solid in all areas with no real weaknesses other than perhaps the very limited 512MB of memory which cannot be upgraded. Still for those seeking a cost effective network attached solution for their home and donít require all the bells and whistles, then we highly recommend the QNAP TS-431.

Today we are taking a look at Lian Liís latest creation the PC-O5S, a perfect union of aluminium and tempered glass. The PC-O5S is a unique looking computer case with some very unique abilities. For one it can be mounted on the wall and adding to that effect is the ability to vertically mount the graphics card. It all makes for one very cool looking computer case so check it out...

The Lian Li PC-O5S is a beautiful computer case that isnít overstated. The design is functional and Lian Li has managed to achieve what we believe was the goal of this case. As good as the PC-O5S looks standing or even sitting on a desk we feel hanging it on the wall is where it belongs.